Chapter 11
Algebra for College Students · 235 exercises
Problem 1
For Problems 1-22, find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{11 x-10}{(x-2)(x+1)}\)
7 step solution
Problem 1
For Problems \(1-32\), use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}2 x-y & =-2 \\ 3 x+2 y & =11\end{array}\right)\)
7 step solution
Problem 1
For Problems \(1-12\), evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}4 & 3 \\ 2 & 7\end{array}\right|\)
5 step solution
Problem 1
For Problems \(1-10\), indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{ll:r}1 & 0 & -4 \\ 0 & 1 & 14\end{array}\right]\)
7 step solution
Problem 2
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{11 x-2}{(x+3)(x-4)}\)
6 step solution
Problem 2
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{c}3 x+y=-9 \\ 4 x-3 y=1\end{array}\right)\)
6 step solution
Problem 2
Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}3 & 5 \\ 6 & 4\end{array}\right|\)
5 step solution
Problem 2
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{ll:l}1 & 2 & 8 \\ 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)
3 step solution
Problem 2
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}3 x+y & =0 \\ x-2 y & =-7\end{array}\right)\)
4 step solution
Problem 3
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-2 x-8}{x^{2}-1}\)
8 step solution
Problem 3
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}5 x+2 y=5 \\ 3 x-4 y=29\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 3
Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{rr}-3 & 2 \\ 7 & 5\end{array}\right|\)
4 step solution
Problem 3
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{lll:l}1 & 0 & 2 & 5 \\ 0 & 1 & 3 & 7 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)
4 step solution
Problem 3
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}4 x+3 y=-5 \\ 2 x-3 y=-7\end{array}\right)\)
6 step solution
Problem 4
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-2 x+32}{x^{2}-4}\)
7 step solution
Problem 4
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}4 x-7 y=-23 \\ 2 x+5 y=-3\end{array}\right)\)
6 step solution
Problem 4
Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{rr}5 & 3 \\ 6 & -1\end{array}\right|\)
4 step solution
Problem 4
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{lll:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 5 \\ 0 & 3 & 0 & 8 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & -11\end{array}\right]\)
5 step solution
Problem 4
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}2 x-y=9 \\ 4 x-2 y=11\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 5
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{20 x-3}{6 x^{2}+7 x-3}\)
6 step solution
Problem 5
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{c}5 x-4 y=14 \\ -x+2 y=-4\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 5
Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}2 & -3 \\ 8 & -2\end{array}\right|\)
5 step solution
Problem 5
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 17 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & -14\end{array}\right]\)
3 step solution
Problem 5
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}\frac{1}{2} x+\frac{1}{4} y=9 \\ 4 x+2 y=72\end{array}\right)\)
4 step solution
Problem 6
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-2 x-8}{10 x^{2}-x-2}\)
6 step solution
Problem 6
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}-x+2 y & =10 \\ 3 x-y & =-10\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 6
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 0 & 0 & -7 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 9\end{array}\right]\)
4 step solution
Problem 6
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{lr}5 x+2 y= & -9 \\ 4 x-3 y= & 2\end{array}\right)\)
6 step solution
Problem 7
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{x^{2}-18 x+5}{(x-1)(x+2)(x-3)}\)
6 step solution
Problem 7
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}y=2 x-4 \\ 6 x-3 y=1\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 7
Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}-2 & -3 \\ -1 & -4\end{array}\right|\)
5 step solution
Problem 7
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 1 & 0 & -3 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 & 5 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 7\end{array}\right]\)
5 step solution
Problem 7
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}\frac{1}{2} x-\frac{1}{3} y=3 \\ x+4 y=-8\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 8
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-9 x^{2}+7 x-4}{x^{3}-3 x^{2}-4 x}\)
7 step solution
Problem 8
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}-3 x-4 y=14 \\ -2 x+3 y=-19\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 8
Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}-4 & -3 \\ -5 & -7\end{array}\right|\)
5 step solution
Problem 8
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 0 & 3 & 8 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 & -6 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)
5 step solution
Problem 8
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}4 x-9 y=-60 \\ \frac{1}{3} x-\frac{3}{4} y=-5\end{array}\right)\)
4 step solution
Problem 9
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-6 x^{2}+7 x+1}{x(2 x-1)(4 x+1)}\)
6 step solution
Problem 9
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}-4 x+3 y & =3 \\ 4 x-6 y & =-5\end{array}\right)\)
7 step solution
Problem 9
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrrr:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 3 & 4 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 5 & -3 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & -1 & 7 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)
4 step solution
Problem 9
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{r}x-\frac{y}{2}=-4 \\ 8 x-4 y=-1\end{array}\right)\)
3 step solution
Problem 10
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{15 x^{2}+20 x+30}{(x+3)(3 x+2)(2 x+3)}\)
7 step solution
Problem 10
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}x=4 y-1 \\ 2 x-8 y=-2\end{array}\right)\)
5 step solution
Problem 10
Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}\frac{2}{3} & \frac{3}{4} \\ 8 & 6\end{array}\right|\)
6 step solution
Problem 10
Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{llll:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 & 4 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 & -3 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 1 & 9\end{array}\right]\)
3 step solution
Problem 10
Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}3 x-2 y=7 \\ 6 x+5 y=-4\end{array}\right)\)
4 step solution
Problem 11
Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{2 x+1}{(x-2)^{2}}\)
5 step solution
Problem 11
Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}9 x-y=-2 \\ 8 x+y=4\end{array}\right)\)
6 step solution
Problem 11
For Problems \(11-30\), use a matrix approach to solve each system. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}x-3 y & =14 \\ 3 x+2 y & =-13\end{array}\right)\)
4 step solution